US Bridges

Summerlin RD over Canal D

Good

Lee County, Florida · At John Morris RD · Structure no. 124054

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerlin RD over Canal D is a concrete culvert carrying Summerlin RD over Canal D in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,243 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSummerlin RD
CrossesCanal D
LocationAt John Morris RD
RouteCounty Highway 869
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.49362, -81.96757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2023)
Projected traffic44,243 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summerlin RD over Canal D built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summerlin RD over Canal D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Summerlin RD over Canal D carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summerlin RD over Canal D?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Summerlin RD over Canal D?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.